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Designer capsule collections never really interested me much, probably mostly because I found most of the pieces to be overpriced and generic. Unfortunately, this was also the case with Maison Martin Margiela x H&M‘s collection. I know many consider Margiela to be a fashion visionary, but personally I find most of his clothes simply unwearable. I guess it’s just not my style. However, I always used to have a soft spot for Margiela’s footwear and the shoes from his capsule collection for H&M somehow did resonate with me. My absolute favorite style were the wedge booties with the lucite wedge heel which shouldn’t come as a surprise since I have made a very similar shoe style my Heel of the Day editor’s pick back in September 2010. But $350 for a pair of H&M shoes? Uh, thank you, but no, thank you!

Celebrities & Style Bloggers Love Maison Martin Margiela x H&M

Katy Perry Mona Lucite Wedge Heel Booties

Update (03/20/2019): Katy Perry probably figured we wouldn’t remember Margiela’s lucite wedge booties from his capsule collection for H&M in 2012, but we did! Check out Katy’s homage to Margiela which is on sale for half off and available in either black or iridescent platinum silver.

Choies Lucite Wedge Heel Ankle Booties

While I think $171.99 is still quite a lot of money for a pair of booties, these lucite heel wedge boots by Choies which look almost identical to the Margiela x H&M wedge booties are still about 50% cheaper and made of genuine leather, too, just like the real Margielas.

I think we can all agree that a black leather jacket is an absolute wardrobe staple and should be owned by every man and woman. I also think we can all agree on the fact that Acne Studios happens to make some of the best leather jackets everrrrrrr! (Velocite aviator jacket, anyone?) – Unfortunately, Acne leather jackets (also leather jackets in general) come at a price; in this particular case at $1.550 which is obviously a lot of money, even for a really cool leather jacket. But fret not, my dear fashionistas on a budget! Just keep on scrolling to discover how to get the uber-cool Acne moto look for a whole lot less.

Celebrities & Style Bloggers Love Acne Studios

Celebs such as Kendall Jenner and fashion bloggers like Carolyn (Hey Pretty Thing) and Jane Song (FitFabFun Mom) have been spotted wearing an Acne Studios Mock Leather Moto Jacket.

Warehouse Leather Biker Jacket

Update (03/18/2019): When I saw this biker jacket at Warehouse it instantly reminded me of Acne’s Mock moto jacket, so I decided to add it to the dupes list. Not really a steal at £195, of course, but it looks like a well-made biker jacket made of genuine leather, so it might be worth the splurge if you’re going to wear it for decades to come.

Forever 21 Faux Leather Moto Jacket

Update (11/11/2017): Checked out the newest arrivals at Forever 21 today and stumbled upon this faux leather biker jacket which I think would be a budget-friendly to the pricey designer version above. Available in black, brown or tan for $27.90.

MANGO Liz Appliqué Faux Leather Biker Jacket

Update (10/11/2017): MANGO strikes again! Found another batch of Acne Mock inspired biker jackets in their latest fall collection. I really like the Liz which is a faux leather moto jacket that comes in a variety of lovely colors and retails for less than $80!

Topshop Boutique Belted Leather Biker Jacket

New Look Leather-Look Biker Jacket

Update (10/11/2017): And lastly, if you’re after something very affordable and budget-friendly, here’s a cute option I came across at New Look. Not quite as polished as the other, more pricier options shown here, but the overall look still reminds me of the Acne jacket and you can’t beat the price of £29.99.

MANGO Carla2 Zipped Biker Jacket

While browsing through MANGO’s new arrivals recently, I happened to stumble upon this Acne Mock inspired moto leather jacket which retails for under $100 and comes in either black or white. It’s also made of faux PU leather, so this jacket is both budget- and animal-friendly! Love! If you’re really after a genuine leather Acne jacket dupe however, check out this option for $199.99 (available in black, red and brown).

I don’t know exactly when and why, but over the last few years heeled ankle boots have become my personal shoe kryptonite. For some reason, I don’t seem to be able to let a month go by without buying a new pair of ankle boots. I’ll usually go for pairs-with-everything black, but occasionally my adventurous side will get the better of me and I’ll opt for a softer, less safe shade like tan, taupe or grey. So when I first saw these beautiful, neutral-colored suede ankle boots by Saint Laurent, I was instantly smitten. They’re casual and cool, complementing and blending effortlessly into any day-to-day outfit. Long story short: Saint Laurent’s Blake bootie is pretty much the perfect ankle boot – EVER! But it’s also pretty expensive at $895.

Celebrities Love Saint Laurent

Talbots Dakota Block Heel Ankle Boots

Update (03/15/2019): And here we have yet another fabulous and spot-on Saint Laurent boot dupe! I found these buckled ankle booties at Talbots the other day and instantly knew I had seen this particular design before. Down from $199, these stacked heel boots are on sale $150, but you better hurry, only very few sizes are left in stock.

Sole Society Leo Suede Ankle Boots

Luckily, we’ve found a spot-on Blake boot dupe for you! Sole Society‘s Leo looks just like the Saint Laurent boot with the exception that it costs only a fraction of the real deal. The retail price for the Sole Society version used to be $109.95, but it’s currently on sale for half off! Now that’s what we call a real steal deal, so you better take advantage of this awesome deal while it’s still available! At this price I’d get them in all three colors!

MANGO Alba Buckle Ankle Boots

Another viable Saint Laurent alternative are these tan suede booties by MANGO which may not be an identical Blake dupe, but are still close enough to give you the same laidback designer look. Bonus: these are also on sale for less than $60.

I swear Céline makes the most lustworthy bags on the planet. And this Classic Box Bag rocketed to being no. 1 on my personal wish list. For the last 2 years, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect medium sized satchel bag in a classic shape and as soon as I laid my eyes on this particular Céline bag I knew it was “The One“. Then I cried out in utter desperation; $3,400 for this small boxy bag? With all due respect to Phoebe Philo and her incredible talent to create the most coveted bags worlwide, this price is absolutely outrageous and unjustifiable! When did designer fashion get so overly expensive anyway? It’s a worrying development in fashion I noticed over the last few years. But I digress…

Fashion Insiders & Celebrities Love Céline

Celebs such as Alessandra Ambrosio, Reese Witherspoon, Kate Walsh and Michelle Williams have all been spotted carrying a Céline Classic Box Bag.

Autograph Leather Cross Body Bag

Update (03/09/2019): Still on the lookout for a Céline Box Bag dupe? Then check out this boxy crossbody bag by Autograph. Made of genuine leather and available in either black, grey or bronze metallic. Price: $159/£99.

BagInc Martha Medium Classic Leather Bag

Update (03/22/2016): Spotted another Céline Box Bag dupe today! This time at BagInc. They have 11 variations of their Martha bag in various colors and uppers with prices ranging from $105 to $109. Don’t forget to use our exclusive promo code SPRINGBAG to get 15% off your purchase (free shipping on orders $99+).

Jessica Buurman Lidar Metal Lock Leather Cross Body Bag

Update (05/31/2013): Found another great set of Céline Classic Box Bag alternatives at Jessica Buurman. They come in three sizes, are made of PU leather and come in five beautiful colors which all look super lovely! Use promo code MG19 for 15% off (limited time offer, alternatively try XOXOJESS for 10% off) your order at Jessica Buurman.

GoJane Buckle Strap Satchel

In terms of quality and longevity these Céline bag look-alikes by GoJane are nowhere near a close match, but they’ll give you the same coveted look of simplified elegance and, most importantly, these satchels are actually attainable for the masses by costing less than 1% (imagine that!) of the original. Now if that ain’t something to think about. Looking at the stated bag dimensions on the website I assume the GoJane bags come in the mini size rather than the medium size, but at $30 a pop I’ll take one in every color anyway.

Don’t get me wrong: I loooooove high heels with utmost passion, but when summer is blazing its heatwaves upon us, the last thing I would think of wearing are high heeled shoes. A good flat sandal that you can easily slide in and out of and walk in for hours is absolutely essential in the summer; especially if you’re planning to go on vacation. Flip flops would be an obvious choice here, but aren’t we so over them by now? That’s why I am absolutely smitten with these backless knotted sandal leather slides by Joie. I love their minimalistic yet chic design (made in Italy, btw) and the supple cowhide leather; these would go with almost anything in my wardrobe. And while they’re not terribly expensive at $125, we understand that many of you are on a budget, so we made it our mission to find some great alternative options for much less. Just keep on reading.

Celebrities & Style Bloggers Love Joie

Celebs such as Reese Witherspoon and various personal style bloggers have been spotted wearing Joie A La Plage Nice Knot Thong Sandals.

Rampage Paddy Thong T-Bar Knot Slip-On Sandals

Update (03/07/2019): Accidentally stumbled upon these knotted thong sandals by Rampage and wanted to include them here on this ever-growing Joie Nice dupes list. They come in 4 cute colors, are made of faux leather and cost less than $30. Overall a good look for less option if you don’t want to spend $100+ on a pair of thong sandals. Wouldn’t you agree?

Charlotte Russe T-Strap Slide Sandals

Update (04/20/2017): Today I browsed the Charlotte Russe website and came across these steal-worthy Joie sandal look-alikes which come in either rosegold or faux snakeskin are just $9.09! Steal deal alert!

Massimo Matteo Thong 17 Sandals

Update (03/28/2017): Spotted another Joie Nice inspired set of thong sandals! These here are by Massimo Matteo, they’re made of genuine leather and are on sale for $30.99! Also available in various other colors.

Rock & Candy Blaney Thong Sandals

Update (12/14/2016): Discovered these spot-on Joie Nice dupe sandals by Rock & Candy today which are available in various colors and are currently on sale for less than $25! Major steal deal alert! This sandal is also available with a 1,25″ stacked heel here if you need some extra height.

Wanted Munn T-Bar Knotted Flat Sandals

Update (12/14/2016): Also found these knotted summer sandals by Wanted which are a spot-on dupe of the Joie originals. They’re a little pricey at $129.95 AUD, but once they go on sale these might be a nice and budget-friendly alternative to the real deal. Available in tan, white, silver and leopard.

Mossimo Supply Co. Ainsley Knot Thong Sandals

If you’re on a really tight budget, then these cute thong sandals by Mossimo Supply Co. are probably your best option. The design is spot-on, they come in three different colors (black, brown and white) and they can be yours for less than $15! Only downside? These are made of PU leather, so no promises regarding durability and/or sweaty feet here.

Sole Society Sarena Knotted Slip-On Thong Sandals

If you’re willing to invest a little more for a genuine leather option, check out these chic summer sandals by Sole Society. Again, these are pretty much a spot-on dupe compared to the Joies above (plus, I love that these are made of genuine leather). The price of $29.98 (sale price) ain’t too bad either (that’s less than half the price of the real deal).

Naya Crescent Huarache Sandals

Another look for less option would be these huarache sandals by Naya. They have a very similar design and come in various color combinations (and are genuine leather, too), plus they’re currently on sale for a budget-friendly $44.99.